Guided Tours

Phuket Old Town Guided Walking Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers

Ditch the beach for a day and explore Phuket's old town with a guide. Get convenient transfers right from your hotel and try some local delicacies.

Highlights

Explore Phuket Town's cultural fusion of Chinese and Portuguese influences on this guided walking tour. Admire the architecture, street art, and shophouses.
Enjoy a hassle-free day with everything taken care of, from hotel pick-up and drop-off to quick bites and a Thai lunch in a converted mansion.
See how wealthy Phuket families lived at the Chin Pracha House, a Sino-colonial style mansion dating back to the 1930s.
Learn about the Chinese community in Thailand at the Thai Hua Museum. Stop by the Shrine of the Serene Light, a hidden gem, and the old post office.
Fun fact: The Memory at On On Hotel was featured in the movie The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, adding to its legendary status.

Inclusions

4-hour walking tour of Phuket Old Town
English-speaking tour guide
Hotel transfers from Phuket
Entry to attractions
Lunch
Snack & soft drink
Travel insurance

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

Phuket beyond beaches

This easy-going walking tour of Phuket Old Town, takes you beyond the typical tourist trail, perfect for anyone into history, food, or art. You’ll also enjoy a Thai lunch at a traditional restaurant and feel the old-world charm of the city. And don’t worry about transportation, pick up and drop off at your hotel is covered too.

Tracing the Sino-Portuguese architectural story

See how rich Chinese families lived in the 1930s at the Chin Pracha Mansion. You’ll love the fine details, like the hand-painted porcelain tiles to carved teakwood balconies, spacious courtyards, antique furniture, family portraits, and more. Check out the Old Phuket Post Office, another stunning building with Sino-Portuguese style. Walk along Thalang Road, the heart of the old town, where you’ll find cute shophouses and yummy street food.

The soul of Phuket’s Chinese community

At the Thai Hua Museum, learn how the Chinese helped develop the island. Stroll along Soi Romanee, a cool street that was once a red-light district. Explore its colorful alleys full of shophouses, motorbikes, bars, cafes, and shops. Look at the amazing murals and street art that make the area pop. This cultural trip wouldn’t be complete without a temple visit. On a quiet lane, visit the Shrine of the Serene Light, one of Phuket’s most beautiful Chinese temples. Carvings and lanterns decorate its walls, creating a peaceful place where you can ask for blessings from the goddess of mercy, Guan Yin.

Itinerary

Pick-up from Phuket
Guided walks:
- Phuket city (30 minutes)
- Chin Pracha house (20 minutes)
- Phuket Thai Hua Museum (20 minutes)
- Phuket post office (20 minutes)
- The Memory at On On Hotel (20 minutes)
- Chinese temple (20 minutes)
Lunch
Drop-off in Phuket

Know before you go

Additional information

Wear comfortable clothing along with footwear suitable for walking.
Please provide the full name of each participant for insurance purposes.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Phuket.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.